Dr. Jozefina Škarica will be a lecturer at the spiritual retreat for married couples next February

The 26th International Spiritual Retreat for Married Couples will take place in Međugorje from February 3 to 6, 2027. The theme of this retreat is "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts" (Col 3:15) – In Our Lady's School; this is also the theme for all the international spiritual retreats to be held in Međugorje next year.

The retreat will begin on Wednesday, February 3, with participant registration and the evening prayer program at St. James Church in Međugorje.

The second day begins with morning prayer at 9:00 AM, followed by a lecture and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; each evening, the couples will also participate in the evening prayer program at the church. Friday morning is reserved for prayer on Cross Mountain, followed by a lecture and Adoration in the St. John Paul II Hall. On the final morning—Saturday, February 6—the Rosary will be prayed on Apparition Hill at 7:00 AM. The concluding Holy Mass is at 11:00 AM; the detailed program and registration information can be viewed HERE.

The retreat coordinator is the Međugorje parish vicar, Fr. Josip Stanić, and the speaker is dr. Jozefina Škarica. Born in 1948, she is married, a mother of four, and a physician. After completing her medical studies, she worked at the Medical Center in Šibenik, Croatia. In 1985, she specialized in school medicine. In 1993, the Bishop of Šibenik, Msgr. Srećko Badurina, established the Counseling Center for Youth, Marriage, and Family in Šibenik and appointed dr. Jozefina Škarica as the leading coordinator. After completing two years of training in Zagreb, she obtained a diploma as a family counselor in 2004. For the past twenty years, she has participated in marriage preparation courses and conducted numerous lectures and seminars in Croatia and abroad on the topics of marriage, family, and child-rearing.